Product reference (b)(4) is not cleared for sales in the usa, but its catheter is similar to the product reference (b)(4) cleared under #510k130576.Batch history review: the batch number of the involved device is unknown.No batch history review can be performed.Investigation results: despite our requests, we did not received the complaint sample nor the x-ray pictures for investigation.We have received two pictures, showing a catheter rupture at 11 cm from the connection to the port.But these pictures are inconclusive concerning the defect root cause.Conclusion: without the complaint sample or the x-ray pictures for investigation, no thorough investigation is possible and we cannot conclude on the real cause of the incident.If new element become available in the future, we will re-open this complaint.Catheter rupture is a known complication of the access port implantation that could have different root causes.This is a rare incident (<0.01%).No corrective action is currently envisaged.
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"patient (b)(6) years old with diagnosis acute lymphoblastic leukemia, whom implanted celsite for chemioterapy on march 31.On april 14 according health records, nurse verified permeability whit sterile whater and relise leakage in the site of the punction, whit edema.Patient refered neck pain.Fuoroscopy was performed for the bad funtion of the device, and it relise the catheter is broken upon entry of the subclavian.Patient was transferred to surgery for remove catheter and implant a new one.Patient was transferred to critical care for monitorization".
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